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Date: Nov 14, 2024

Location: Greenville, SC, US, 29607

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Job Overview

The Transportation Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of transportation strategies, policies and programs that support the corporation's & platform's service and financial goals. This position will oversee all modes and all movement types for all raw, WIP and finished good products for all assigned divisions in a given Strategic Business Unit.  

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A Day In The Life

Working within the corporate guidelines to manage Transportation Service Providers & internal relationships for assigned Business Unit. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Selection & negotiation of providers, rates, and service expectations - worldwide.
  • Ensuring that all Transportation Contracts are correct and up to date.
  • Provide constant training to all buyers, product managers, customer service teams and shipping locations as to the cost opportunities effectively utilizing sound transportation practices.
  • Perform analysis of transportation data to ensure compliance and recommendation of improvement practices.
  • Assist Hubbell with Transportation Provider RFQ initiatives. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Preparing all data necessary for proper Provider responses.
  • Analyzing results from Provider's responses and making recommendations.
  • Work with shipping locations to execute lowest cost mode of transport.
  • Create and distribute various reports that are used to measure Hubbell's logistics performance both cost and efficiency perspectives.
  • Monitor Providers' outstanding invoices. Assure payments are processed timely and to the agreed upon contract terms.
  • Monitor execution of shipments and assure proper shipping documents are used per corporate guidelines.
  • Work with shipping / receiving locations to ensure proper claims processes and procedures are followed.
  • Exhibit a professional and ethical attitude at all times.
     

What will help you thrive in this role?

  • A Bachelor's degree is required, with a focus on Logistics or Operations preferred
  • A minimum of 3 ( +) years of Transportation Management experience is needed
  • Experience with a Transportation Management System (TMS) is preferred
  • Knowledge of SAP TMS would be ideal but not required.
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft products, i.e., Excel, Access, etc.) and data analysis is needed
  • Must possess strong negotiation, process improvement and communication skills
  • Ability to build consensus and sell your objectives within the team and to the business' you serve

Hubbell Incorporated

 

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

 

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

 

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

 

Hubbell Unified Business Solutions 

 

Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.

 

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.


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